A wider range of vocabulary
Better pronunciation and greater fluency in speaking
| Age: 17+ Level: from elementary to advanced CEF A1 to C1 Length: two weeks to 12 months+ Class size: maximum 12 students Lessons: 21 English plus 3 guided self-study per week (note: 19.25 + 2.75 hours) Is this summer course for me?: Yes, if you want to build your grammar and vocabulary and improve your general English Language skills — reading, writing, listening, and speaking in small groups. |
Course fees include
| Tuition | Accommodation (college house or homestay) |
ONE FREE EXCURSION A WEEK |
Lunch | Activities Programme |
Travel Insurance |
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Course structure
Classes in the mornings focus on developing greater accuracy and greater fluency in the use of English. Lessons incorporate the four skills — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — as well as the building-blocks of the language — grammar and vocabulary.
Classes in the afternoons are based on student choice. A wide range of options is available each week and popular examples include:
Sample timetableEnglish for Life |
09.00-11.00 | Focus on accuracy |
| Break | ||
| 11.30-12.30 | Focus on fluency | |
| Lunch | ||
| Tuesday to Thursday | 13.30-15.30 | Subject choices |
| 15.30-16.30 | Open Learning Club (optional) |
If you have any questions about our courses, please get in touch.
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Manuela Williams |
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Admissions Registrar |
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Tel: +44 1865 517706 |
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Courses start on Sundays
| 2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 17 June | 24 June | 8 July |
| 22 July | 29 July | 5 August |
| 19 August | ||
| Tuition and Accommodation package prices | ||||
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| Room type | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | 4 weeks | Extra week |
| College accommodation | ||||
| Twin Standard | £1360 | £2040 | £2720 | £680 |
| Twin Superior | £1458 | £2187 | £2916 | £729 |
| Single Standard | £1492 | £2238 | £2984 | £746 |
| Single Superior | £1626 | £2439 | £3252 | £813 |
| Homestay (includes breakfast and dinner every day) | ||||
| Standard | £1360 | £2040 | £2720 | £680 |
| Superior | £1506 | £2259 | £3012 | £753 |
Optional Extras:
Use this calculator to find out how much your holiday in Oxford will be. Choose when you want to come to Oxford, select your course and decide what type of accommodation you would like.
We offer our students a private transfer service by car from all the major London airports — Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Stansted, and London City airport, as well as train or bus stations. Our airport transfer prices are given below.
| Airport transfer one way | |
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| London Heathrow (LHR) | £115 |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | £170 |
| London Luton (LTN) | £135 |
| London Stansted (STN) | £165 |
Personal Language Training
Students can add one-to-one English language lessons to their language classes. Lessons last 55 minutes and are charged at £57 per lesson.
Examination fees
Fees for the following examinations are currently between approximately
£150 -£210.
IELTS
Cambridge examinations
B2 First (FCE)
C1 Advanced (CAE)
C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Other examinations
TOEIC
TOEFL
Optional college weekend trips / theatre visits / excursions, etc.
Day excursions at weekends — free to £40
Theatre tickets and transport — £25 to £45
Additional sports and other activities — £10 to £15 per week
Other costs
Stationery/book purchase (loan of books is included in fees)
General spending money — allow a minimum of £80 per week
Bus travel: single trip from £2.00; 1 week £14.50; 4 week 49.00
St Clare’s sweatshirt £20
Please note: Prices are approximate please contact us at ic.enquiries@stc
This is a great way to enjoy learning English during the summer holidays.
